iOS 12.1.1

Apple stops signing iOS 12.1.1 beta 3, halting downgrades to a jailbreakable firmware

Anthony Bouchard / March 6, 2019

In an unfortunate turn of events this week, Apple appears to have stopped signing iOS 12.1.1 beta 3 for most or all iOS devices. Before last night, this was the last jailbreakable firmware that could still be downgraded to via iTunes since Apple closed the signing window for the official iOS 12.1.1-12.1.2 releases exactly one month ago.

Hacker an unc0ver lead developer Pwn20wnd confirmed the unsigning status via Twitter in the wee hours of the night, shortly following up with reports saying that it was still being signed by Apple for certain devices. As expected, a couple of high-profile individuals such as rootlessJB 3.0 developer Jake James and OsirisJailbreak12 creator GeoSn0w confirmed that the firmware wasn’t being signed for their devices:

Apple officially stops signing iOS 12.1.1 and 12.1.2, thwarting firmware downgrades via iTunes

Anthony Bouchard / February 6, 2019

Following an exceptionally-long and unheard-of grace period, Apple has officially stopped signing both iOS 12.1.1 and 12.1.2 Tuesday evening, a move that packs some serious implications for the jailbreak community.

Update: iOS 12.1.1 beta 3 is apparently still being signed at the time of this writing. Downgrade immediately while you have the chance!

Apple first launched these firmware versions on December 5th and December 17th respectively, each to address small bug fixes and performance improvements in the operating system. But as we know, no software is entirely bug-proof.

New HomePod 12.1.1 update brings group FaceTime indicator & support for new regions

Christian Zibreg / December 5, 2018

Apple today released the new iOS 12.1.1 software update for iPhone and iPad and it came with a pair of enhancements for the company's Siri-driven HomePod wireless speaker.

Apple releases iOS 12.1.1 with FaceTime Live Photos, refreshed FaceTime UI, and more

Cody Lee / December 5, 2018

Apple on Wednesday released iOS 12.1.1 to the public, following several weeks of beta testing. The minor update doesn't bring about any major new features, but it does include FaceTime Live Photos, a refreshed FaceTime UI that offers quicker access to important actions, and other improvements.

Third betas of iOS 12.1.1, macOS 10.14.2 and tvOS 12.1.1, second watchOS 5.1.2 beta now available

Cody Lee / November 15, 2018

Apple on Thursday seeded new developer betas for its upcoming platform updates. Members of Apple's developer program can install beta 3 of iOS 12.1.1, macOS 10.14.2 and tvOS 12.1.1, as well as watchOS 5.1.2 beta 2, via their respective OTA updates, or they can be downloaded from the Dev Center.

Another 3D Touch replacement: iOS 12.1.1 lets iPhone XR expand alerts with Haptic Touch

Christian Zibreg / November 8, 2018

iPhone XR makes up for the omission of a 3D Touch display with Haptic Touch, which is basically a long-tap paired with Apple's precise haptic feedback produced by the built-in Taptic Engine mechanism. Now, Apple's colorful handset launched without a 3D Touch replacement for expanding rich notifications but an iOS 12.1.1 update will bring this action to Haptic Touch.

FaceTime buttons return where they make the most sense in iOS 12.1.1 beta

Bryan M. Wolfe / October 31, 2018

It looks like the recently introduced iOS 12.1.1 beta contains more than bug fixes. It also includes an easier to use FaceTime interface that was first discovered by iGeneration.

Apple starts testing first betas of iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1 & macOS Mojave 10.14.2 [U]

Christian Zibreg / November 1, 2018

Apple on Wednesday pushed first betas of what would become the minor iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1 and macOS Mojave 10.14.2 updates. The betas are available to Apple's registered developers and members of the Apple Developer Program. Public betas should follow shortly after the developer builds, but you'll need to register with the Apple Beta Software Program.